Regarding the new imported case, Case #12698 is a Taiwanese female in her 40s. She returned to Taiwan from China on May 30. She developed a fever on June 9, and the health authority arranged for her to be tested on June 10. Infection with COVID-19 was laboratory-confirmed in the case on June 12.
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced today that strict border control measures will continue to be implemented during Taiwan’s nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert. In accordance with these measures, entry to Taiwan has been suspended for foreign nationals not holding a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) Resident Certificate. Exceptions are being considered on a case-by-case basis for emergencies and on humanitarian grounds.
Taiwan shared its policies on women’s digital inclusion with fellow member economies during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy virtual meeting held recently, spotlighting the government’s commitment to developing digital economy and information literacy.
On June 11, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it has purchased drugs for the combined use in monoclonal antibody therapy that can be used to treat COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate cases who are at risk of developing severe cases so as to reduce their risk of developing severe cases and requiring hospitalization and alleviate the medical care load for severe cases.
A virtual meeting was staged June 10 between Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio John C. C. Deng and U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai, underscoring the commitment of both sides to strengthening robust economic relations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) will participate at the Festival International du Film d’Animation d’Annecy and Bologna Children’s Book Fair via the virtual Taiwan Pavilion(線上台灣館).
